October 09, 2009, 1:31PM

Cleveland's dystopian dynamo Harvey Pekar is hero in the comic-book biz thanks to his groundbreaking work with R. Crumb and other artists in the autobiographical "American Splendor" series. So when our favorite curmudgeon celebrated his 70th birthday Oct. 8, the comics world offered up a fitting toast: A gallery of freshly drawn "Harvey Heads," produced by some of the biggest names in the business. Full story »

July 13, 2010, 11:51AM

The tributes are still flowing in for Harvey Pekar, the Cleveland pop cultural icon, who died Monday at the age of 70. Hailed as the "Bard of the Banal," Pekar became a national figure by chronicling his life and times in the acclaimed autobiographical comic book series, "American Splendor." Full story »

August 05, 2010, 1:58PM

The Harvey Pekar Benefit, which will raise money for Pekar's funeral expenses, features a who's who list of Clevelanders honoring Pekar. As in, Cats on Holiday, Yiddishe Cup, David Thomas and Charlie Mosbrook, Home and Garden, Paul Marotta and . . . you. Full story »

August 06, 2010, 11:59PM

Movies based on comics don't have to slavishly follow the source material, just be good. Also, the movie "Hero Tomorrow" bucks the trend and inspires a comic book. And Superman will not be stopping in Cleveland during his walk across the country. Full story »

August 20, 2010, 5:37PM

Authors Harvey Pekar and Sheila Schwartz will be honored posthumously with a final tribute during All Lit Up: An Evening of Literary Excellence presented by the Lit. The event reveals the winners of the Lantern Awards, which honor and celebrate literary artists in Northeast Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Palace Theatre in PlayhouseSquare. The Lit is a nonprofit group that works to increase appreciation for writers in Northeast Ohio. Full story »

August 23, 2010, 11:58AM

We'd like you to stay, if only for your warmth. But we know you're fleeting, and it's time to go. We'll remember you, though ... whenever we see a Mel Gibson film, whenever we fly JetBlue, whenever we buy a Cavs ticket for $5. Full story »

September 11, 2010, 11:59PM

The Lit, a nonprofit group that promotes writing, scheduled a ceremony to give its first Lantern Awards Saturday, Sept. 11, at PlayhouseSquare. "All Lit Up: An Evening of Literary Excellence" recognizes local writers in a variety of genres from poetry to personal essays. Full story »

October 19, 2010, 4:18PM

Comic book writer and Cleveland native Harvey Pekar's death on July 12th was not a suicide but caused by accidental overdose of two anti-depressant medicines, according to the Cuyahoga County coroner's office. Full story »

May 27, 2011, 2:32PM

A book release party for "Huntington, West Virginia 'On the Fly,'" the first graphic novel by Harvey Pekar to be published since his death last year, will be held from 7-9 p.m. June 2 at Big Fun in Cleveland Heights. The book features a chapter on Big Fun owner Steve Presser and his attempt to open a diner in Cleveland Heights. It includes drawings of several local establishments. Full story »